2026
WLDA
Summit
Leading in the Agentic Era
October 30, 2026| 8:00am – 4:00pm
New York Stock Exchange
11 Wall Street, New York City
Why Attend
Where leadership meets the future
Shape the future of your business
Keynotes on the agentic enterprise and AI in the capital markets, plus the boardroom panel on strategy and competitive advantage, show where AI is creating real value and what belongs in next year’s plan.
Learn from leaders at the frontier
Hyperscaler, enterprise solutions and next-gen innovation showcases, plus the CEO/CIO/CTO panel, put you in the room with the leaders scaling AI across the enterprise.
Lead with trust and accountability
Panels on the future workforce and on risk, security and governance take on what every leader has to answer: who is accountable, how teams evolve alongside AI, and how trust is earned.
Who Should Attend
For the leaders shaping the future of business and AI
01Chief Data OfficersMaking enterprise data agent-ready
02Chief AI OfficersTaking agents from pilot to production
03CIOs & CTOsBuilding the platforms agents run on
04Fortune 1000 Decision MakersSetting the strategy, budget and guardrails
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Agentic AI isn’t a roadmap item anymore. It’s the org chart, the budget, and the board deck. This is where the people writing that playbook compare notes.Asha Saxena · Founder & CEO, WLDA
Who You’ll Hear From
2026 Summit Speakers
Asha Saxena
Founder & CEOWLDA
Founder and CEO of WLDA, Asha built the organization to give data and AI leaders a peer network built for the pace of the agentic era.
Danielle Arnone
Global Chief Digital & Technology OfficerCombe
Danielle drives digital and technology strategy at Combe Incorporated, championing pragmatic AI adoption across global brands.
Tara Dziedzic
Head of US ListingsNew York Stock Exchange
Tara brings hands-on experience turning data and AI strategy into operational results across the enterprise.
Gary Brantley
SVP & Chief Information OfficerNational Football League
Gary created the NFL Technology Innovation Hub and helped shape the league’s approach to AI governance. Named to the 2025 Forbes CIO Next 50, he previously served as CIO of Beazer Homes and the City of Atlanta.
Suzanne Brown
Director, Board ServicesNew York Stock Exchange
Suzanne leads NYSE Board Services, the NYSE’s network connecting listed companies with board-ready leaders. Running 100+ board searches a year, she has a real-time view of the pressures and priorities shaping today’s boardrooms.
Sastry Durvasula
Chief Operating OfficerTIAA
As COO and Executive Committee member at TIAA, Sastry leads enterprise operations, technology, data and the company’s AI strategy. He previously held senior technology and digital roles at McKinsey, Marsh and American Express, and holds 45+ patents.
Susannah Greenberg
Chief Information Officer, AmericasL’Oréal
Susannah drives L’Oréal’s Beauty Tech transformation across the Americas, from personalized virtual services to e-commerce and CRM. She brings 30+ years in technology, including 17 at L’Oréal, and sits on L’Oréal USA’s Management Committee.
Rashida Jones
Chief Executive OfficerUncensored · Former President, MSNBC
Rashida led MSNBC’s shift to a digital-first, omnichannel model and now runs Uncensored as CEO. A two-time Emmy winner and Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute, she advises media, sports and technology enterprises on growth and expansion.
April Galda Joyce
Independent DirectorSymetra & Essent Group
An independent director of Symetra Financial and Essent Group, April brings deep governance experience across insurance and reinsurance. She was CEO of Beat Capital Partners Americas and Co-CEO of Global Atlantic Re, and began her career at Goldman Sachs.
Ken Phelan
Founding Partner & CTOGotham Technology Group
Ken oversees Gotham’s services, support, marketing and vendor relationships. A published technical author, he serves on the advisory boards of several major technology manufacturers.
Ankor Rai
Chief Executive OfficerStraive
Ankor has spent two decades scaling data-driven businesses for Fortune 1000 companies across North America, the UK and Asia. Before Straive, he was EVP and Chief Digital Officer at EXL.
Ankur Shah
Co-Founder & CEOStraiker
Ankur co-founded Straiker to secure agentic AI. He previously led Prisma Cloud at Palo Alto Networks as SVP & GM, growing it into an industry-leading cloud security platform, after product leadership roles at RedLock, CipherCloud and Symantec.
Natalia Shuman
President & CEO, Board DirectorMISTRAS Group
Natalia leads MISTRAS Group as President, CEO and a board director. She previously served as Group EVP at Eurofins Scientific, led Bureau Veritas’ North American operations and ran international business operations at Kelly Services.
Larry Zelvin
EVP, Financial Crime & Head, Security AdvisoryBMO Financial Group
Larry leads financial crime and security advisory at BMO. He was previously Global Head of Cyber Security at Citigroup and director of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center at DHS, following 26 years as a U.S. Naval officer.
30 Oct 2026
Summit Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:05 am
Opening Video
9:05 – 9:10 am
Formal WelcomeDanielle Arnone
Danielle Arnone9:10 – 9:25 am
The Agentic Enterprise: Leading Through the Next Shift in AIAsha Saxena
Asha Saxena9:25 – 9:40 am
AI and Capital MarketsTara Dziedzic
Tara Dziedzic9:40 – 10:20 am
AI Leaders: Products, Platforms & PossibilitiesAnthropic · Google · Amazon · Microsoft
10:20 – 10:35 am
Networking Break
10:35 – 11:10 am
AI in the Boardroom: Strategy, Capital & Competitive AdvantageApril Galda JoyceSuzanne Brown
Denise LeonhardNatalia Shuman
April Galda JoyceSuzanne BrownDenise LeonhardNatalia Shuman11:10 – 11:45 am
C-Suite Leadership Panel: Leading Enterprise Transformation in the Age of Agentic AICross-Functional CEO/CIO/CTO Panel 2040Gary BrantleySastry DurvasulaSusannah GreenbergRashida Jones
Gary BrantleySastry DurvasulaSusannah GreenbergRashida Jones11:45 am – 12:30 pm
AI in Action: Scaling Enterprise TransformationAnkor Rai
Ankor Rai12:30 – 1:30 pm
Group Photo + Networking Lunch and Sponsor Experience
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Next Generation AI Innovation Showcase · Part 1
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Risk, Security & Governance PanelBuilding Trust in the Agentic EnterpriseKen PhelanAnkur ShahLarry Zelvin
Ken PhelanAnkur ShahLarry Zelvin2:30 – 3:00 pm
Next Generation AI Innovation Showcase · Part 2
3:00 – 3:05 pm
Closing Remarks
3:05 – 3:20 pm
NYSE History
3:20 – 3:35 pm
NYSE Tour
3:35 – 4:00 pm
Transition to Trading Floor
4:00 pm
Closing Bell
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The Evening Caps the Day
WLDA Awards Gala
October 30, 2026 · 48 Wall Street, New York City
The WLDA Awards recognize the enterprises and executives translating data and AI investment into real business outcomes, honored each year across the Enterprise, C-Suite Leadership, and Premier tiers.
Winners will be announced at the WLDA Gala Night on October 30, 2026, the celebration that closes out Summit day.
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Register for the 2026 Summit & Gala
Summit day at the New York Stock Exchange, and the Awards Gala that evening at 48 Wall Street. Choose your tickets below. Seats are limited and allocated in order of registration.
Tickets
October 30, 2026
New York City
New York City
2026 WLDA Summit
Full day at the NYSE · 8:00am–4:00pm · breakfast, lunch, all sessions
$1,000
2026 WLDA Awards Gala
Evening of October 30 · 48 Wall Street · ticketed separately
$1,500
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Where to Stay
Hotel Block
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street at Albany Street
New York, NY 10006, US
Book by October 8, 2026 to guarantee the group rate
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Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in registration?
Your Summit ticket covers full-day access at the New York Stock Exchange on October 30, 8:00am to 4:00pm — all keynotes, panels, and roundtables, plus breakfast, lunch, and networking throughout the day.
Is the Awards Gala included in my ticket?
No — the Summit and the Awards Gala are ticketed separately. The Summit runs 8:00am to 4:00pm at the New York Stock Exchange ($1,000), and the Gala follows that evening at 48 Wall Street ($1,500). You can register for either or both.
Is there a hotel block?
Yes. WLDA has a room block at the New York Marriott Downtown (85 West Street at Albany Street). Book by October 8, 2026 to guarantee the group rate.
Can sponsors attend?
Yes. Summit access is part of every sponsorship package, with the number of passes set by your tier. See our sponsorship options or email membership@wlda.tech.
Can I transfer my registration to a colleague?
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. If you can no longer attend, email membership@wlda.tech and we will do our best to transfer your pass to someone else at your organization.
What should I bring to get into the NYSE?
The New York Stock Exchange is a secured building. Bring government-issued photo ID matching your registration name, and arrive during the 8:00am registration window to clear security before the 9:00am opening.
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